magnesium methoxide

An organic salt (Mg(OCH 3 )
2 ), insoluble in water, and produced
by dissolving magnesium in dry methanol. When
dissolved in alcohol and freon, it can be used in
the NON-AQUEOUS
DEACIDIFICATION of paper. The magnesium
methoxide reacts with moisture in the paper to
form magnesium hydroxide, which slowly carbonates
to form magnesium carbonate. A common method of
application is by aerosol spraying.